E-hakeme Teacup

This is a new *ebakeme* (brushed slip) teacup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Its slightly large, unpretentious form is elegant, making it suitable not only as a teacup but also as a cup for shochu. He uses a bundle of thin rice straw as a brush for the white slip; the slip is applied thinly and unevenly, creating a weathered appearance that evokes a profound sense of *wabi-sabi*. The iron-brushed design, executed with a vigorous brushstroke reminiscent of Joseon dynasty Gyeryongsan ware, is magnificent; it is a stunning piece where the world of withered, fading white speaks deeply to the *wabi* heart.

View blog post for this teacup Paper box included. *A signed paulownia box (*tomobako*) can be made for an additional fee.
Diameter 9.3cm × Diameter 8.9cm × Height 8.7cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Ceramic Art Center program in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions throughout Japan, with a focus on Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.